Membership

The Network

ALBA represents a global diverse network of individual neuroscientists who are involved in research, education, communication and advocacy, and are committed to supporting and advocating for actions and policies that foster diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in brain sciences across the globe. We currently have 1890 individual members from 91 countries.

Become a member

Register as an ALBA Network member for free! As a member, you can

  • Help shape ALBA's priorities and goals
  • Drive initiatives as an ALBA Volunteer
  • Receive regular updates on ALBA activities and events
  • Have access to DEI skills and advocacy training workshops
  • Engage with the ALBA Team at the General Assembly
  • Elect the members of our Board of Directors
Join the Network

Search our membership database

Browse through the ALBA members to find a speaker for your next
conference, a mentor for guidance, an expert for a new project or to simply network.

Gender
Position
Country

Rohit
Kamath

Undergraduate student at Cardiff University
United Kingdom
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Biochemistry
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Sassan Simplice
KAMBOU

Graduate student at Research Institute in Health Sciences
Burkina Faso Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to extend my neuroscience network and to share ideas and skills with others colleagues in that field.

Louis
Kang

Professor or equivalent position at RIKEN Center for Brain Science
Japan Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I agree that all people are biased. Although we cannot completely eliminate this bias, we must work as hard as we can to fight it. The journey is as important as the destination.

Vishnu
Kannan

Other at CMS College
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To get networking in science, To do collaborative work. To get in depth knowledge in the recent trends of neurobiology. To present research work in the scientific community.

Benjamin Richard
Kanter

Postdoctoral fellow at Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience, NTNU
Norway Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To gain exposure to a diverse network and help promote diversity in neuroscience.

Nikolaos
Karalis

Postdoctoral fellow at Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To support the cause of the network and to identify opportunities to engage actively towards a fair and inclusive neuroscience.

S M Shayez
karim

Graduate student at Central University of South Bihar
India
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Mahesh
Karnani

Professor or equivalent position at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Netherlands Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biophysics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Anna Beyler recommended in a panel discussion.

NARENDER REDDY
KATTA

Graduate student at University of Regensburg
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Biochemistry
I joined ALBA because :
For Transfer / Gain Knowledge with Network fellows

Maahir
Kauchali

Graduate student at University of Cape Town
South Africa Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Other
Neuroimmunology, neuroinfections
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I resonate with Albas mission statement to promote equity, diversity and inclusion in brain sciences. Belonging to an underprivileged ethnic historically I understand the frustration that marginalized groups face. I also want to decrease the gender pay gap and as a man it is my responsibility to use my privilege to do so.

Shekhar
Kedia

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I seek to join ALBA to contribute to its mission of fostering diversity and equity in brain sciences. As a first-generation, Hindi-speaking individual from a historically underrepresented background, I aspire to overcome unique challenges. ALBA's commitment aligns with my journey, offering a supportive community to thrive in the field.

Ronald
Keiflin

Professor or equivalent position at University of California, Santa Barbara
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am committed to diversity, equity and inclusion

Dávid
Keller

Graduate student at Semmelweis University
Hungary
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Asaf
Keller

Department head at University of Maryland School of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
support Alba's mission

Jess
Kelly

Graduate student at University of Auckland
New Zealand Website
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
As a member of many under-represented communities, and someone who is very aware of other impacted groups in brain research specifically, I am passionate about working with like-minded folk to progressing visibility and understanding for these groups. It is really amazing to see a really well organised effort in this space with global connections to learn from and collaborate with.

Alexander
Khalil

Professor or equivalent position at University College Cork
Ireland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)